Breast Reduction for Teen Recommended? (photo)

I have a 15 yr old who, due to medications, weighs 191 and has breast size of 40 DD this weight gain has been over the past 2 yrs. She has a twin who is 110 lbs and small frame. This is causing her emotional and physical stress. Would it be recommended to look at reduction at this age? Also, would this be covered under insurance as health issue.

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Breast Reduction for Teens

I am sorry for the tough time that your daughter is having. I am sure that you must be facing considerable stress from the situation as well. The breast reduction procedure should not be entered into lightly due to the scars involved, the discomfort of healing, and cost in both time and money. The patient must be emotionally able to handle the surgery, and many teens are not. If possible, breast reduction surgery should be delayed until your daughter is physically and emotionally mature... more

Breast Reduction for Teen Recommended?

Sorry for your and her issues. The photo does not show the breast size but it gives an indication of the excess weight. As other expert posted it is very very rare to have insurance approval for a breast reduction under the age of 18. To proceed on the course you will need to file letters from a boarded PS, the child's Psychiatrist, even from a family counselor. But to help a weight loss plan started and showing a loss is very important. Remember breast reduction surgery is not the... more

Breast Production for Teenager?

I'm sorry to hear about the difficult time your daughter is having; her situation must be even more challenging given that she has a twin who is not faced with the same challenges... Although your daughter may be a good candidate for breast reduction/lifting surgery at some point, it would be best for her to concentrate on achieving a long term stable weight prior to undergoing breast surgery. Obviously, achieving this long-term stable weight may be difficult given the... more

Adolescent breast reduction

Unfortunately, the photo doesn't reveal much. Typically, insurance companies will not pay for breast reduction in adolescents below age 18 because they believe that they are not fully grown. Additionally, I note that your daughter is overweight and so the first step would be a weight reduction program. This should be discussed with the physician managing her medical problems. I am sorry that she is suffering emotionally, particularly in comparison to a thinner twin sister. Remember that... more